Education

B.S. in Geology from WVU M.S. in Geology from WVU

Experience

During my time as a graduate student I taught labs for Physical Geology (GEOL101), Historical Geology (GEOL103), Mineralogy and Petrology. I have worked for the past 10 years as a Geologist. I am currently not working because I have been diagnosed with cancer. This leaves me with free time and I would enjoy helping others with their education.

Hobbies

My initial interest in geology began as a kid while on a hike with my father. I found a rock with a seashell (brachiopod) and wondered how it got there. We were on a mountain, in the woods, in West Virginia. That was the beginning of my love affair with rocks and nature. In addition to geology I also like reading (fiction and nonfiction), technology and crafting (sewing, diy projects, etc.).